Society is about to "Boom" and I retired last August. Some seek retirement early, others put it off as long as possible. A basic question can be asked again. Who am I? And what kind of a world am I in.This blog will encourage individuals to explore the idea that "its more than just about the money". Retirement: Third Age New Beginnings

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Phase Three on the Journey of Retirement

Phase Three

On the Journey of Retirement

“Stress”
time is characteristic of the Third Phase. This occurs upon actual retirement. This is the time when everyone dealing
with retiree needs to be aware of and compensate for pressures and stresses the
newly “freed” individual is subjected to.

In my
particular case the stress came from the battle against mandatory retirement.
For me, this journey of retirement is a battle to understand and accept the
Idea, “I am who I am.”

Most
of my life I have been a university psychology professor which is one of the
main factors explaining why I have created this blog. And, I can tell you that as we age there
are other factors that trigger stress.And I say, “Thank god for mediation.

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Retirement Workshop

This workshop is designed for persons who are considering retirement or have already retired.While financial security is critical for retirement satisfaction and success, identity and social relationships are equally important. Retirement affects people differently. On the positive side it can mean new goals, interests, and activities. On the other end it can mean heavy stress, physical deterioration and depression.

This four-hour workshop helps participants explore attitudes and feelings about the social aspects of retirement. I am looking for organizations, either businesses or not for profit organizations that would like to sponsor this workshop.

About Me

I am a 74-year-old academic who resisted mandatory retirement for three years until the government decided to give human rights to people over the age of 65.
Over the last ten years my special interest has been aging and society. I have designed a course, Aging, which explores social relationships in later adulthood. I also conducted research on ageism in British Columbia.
This blog has been created with the assumption that while having a sufficient source of continuing income is needed, family connections, community and social involvement are equally important for a successful retirement.
This blog gives others a chance to share their stories.